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| − | A '''physical core''' or just simply a '''core''' is well-partitioned piece of logic capable of independently performing all functions of a [[central processing unit]]. | + | A '''physical core''' (also '''processing units''') or just simply a '''core''' is well-partitioned piece of logic capable of independently performing all functions of a [[central processing unit]]. |
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| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | In its simplest form, such as the case with [[single-core]] [[microprocessors]], a core is often synonymous with a [[central processing unit]]. In those cases, the entire microprocessor itself is sometimes erroneously referred to as a CPU as well. With the proliferation of commercial [[multi-core microprocessors]] since the late 2000s, the term "core" has been used to more concisely describe the individual independent processing units within the microprocessor. | ||
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A physical core (also processing units) or just simply a core is well-partitioned piece of logic capable of independently performing all functions of a central processing unit.
Overview
In its simplest form, such as the case with single-core microprocessors, a core is often synonymous with a central processing unit. In those cases, the entire microprocessor itself is sometimes erroneously referred to as a CPU as well. With the proliferation of commercial multi-core microprocessors since the late 2000s, the term "core" has been used to more concisely describe the individual independent processing units within the microprocessor.